Delhi High Court
92,628 judgments
United India Insurance Co. Ltd. v. Rekha & Ors.
The Delhi High Court partially allowed the insurance company's appeal by reducing certain heads of compensation while upholding the addition of 50% towards future prospects for a young deceased self-employed person in a motor accident claim.
Oriental Insurance Co Ltd v. Ouseph Joseph & Ors.
The Delhi High Court allowed the insurer's appeal to recover compensation paid from the owner and driver where no valid driving licence was produced by them.
Sanjay Kumar v. State
The Delhi High Court upheld the life conviction of the appellant for the murder and sexual assault of a minor girl based on reliable circumstantial and forensic evidence, including credible child witness testimony.
State v. Rajesh Gosain & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's petition to cancel anticipatory bail granted to accused ex-employees in a cybercrime data theft case, holding that bail cannot be cancelled without cogent reasons when the accused are cooperating with investigation.
State v. Rajesh Gosain & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the State's petition to cancel anticipatory bail granted to accused ex-employees in a cybercrime data theft case, holding that custodial interrogation was not necessary given their cooperation and absence of compelling reasons to revoke bail.
Suraj Bhan Thr GPA Holder & Ors. v. Union of India & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal holding that only persons interested in the acquired land are entitled to compensation under the Land Acquisition Act, and the appellants failed to prove forgery or any right to claim compensation for the acquired land.
Kashmir Kaur v. Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
The court held that Section 4A proceedings under the Employee’s Compensation Act, 1923 cannot vary the compensation amount awarded by a final judgment and are limited to awarding interest and penalty for delayed payment.
Delhi Transport Corporation v. Krishna Devi & Ors.
The Delhi High Court held that death resulting from an employee sleeping on the roof of a bus after duty is not compensable under the Employees' Compensation Act as it did not occur in the course of employment.
M/S. GARMENT HOUSE AND ORS. v. SH. BHIM SAIN AND ANR.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the Regular Second Appeal upholding the decree for recovery of money for goods supplied based on concurrent findings of fact supported by documentary evidence.
TATA AIG GENERAL INSURANCE CO LTD v. HARPAL SINGH & ORS.
The insurer is liable to pay compensation to third parties even if the driver lacks a valid licence but can recover the amount from the insured or driver upon breach of policy conditions.
Oswal Agro Mills Ltd v. Commissioner of Income Tax
The Delhi High Court held that disputed additional customs duty payable by the appellant only upon importers being called to pay is a contingent liability not deductible under the Income Tax Act, and bank guarantees do not constitute actual payment under Section 43B.
Mohan Murti Shandilya v. Pyare Lal Taheem & Anr.
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appeal and upheld the decree directing the lessee to pay rent arrears and charges after dishonour of rent cheques and lease termination by the lessors.
Mr Shailender Dahiya, Adv with in person. v. STATE .....
The Delhi High Court acquitted three appellants of robbery charges due to contradictory eyewitness testimony and inadequate proof linking recovered stolen articles to them.
State v. Ashok Kumar Jain
The Delhi High Court admitted the State's leave petition challenging acquittal due to investigative lapses, directed departmental action against the investigating officer, and emphasized the necessity of competent investigation for successful prosecution.
Pratap Singh and Ors. v. Jagjeewan
The Delhi High Court set aside interim relief granted in a suit barred by prior dismissed litigations, emphasizing the prohibition on repetitive suits and the invalidity of unregistered gift deeds as title.
Savita v. Union of India
The Delhi High Court allowed the appeal against the Railway Claims Tribunal's dismissal, holding that an independent eyewitness statement and the circumstances suffice to grant statutory compensation for death due to falling from a train despite absence of a train ticket.
Rajeev Dhawan v. CPIO (Sh. N. Jayaraman) & Anr
The Delhi High Court dismissed the appellant's appeal seeking RTI disclosures and penal action against PNB officials, emphasizing adherence to prior judgments and condemning derogatory attacks on the judiciary.
Master Gautam Yadav & Ors. v. Jagdish Yadav & Anr.
The Delhi High Court held that an oral partition recorded in a Will and followed by enjoyment of shares precludes a subsequent suit for partition, dismissing the plaintiffs' suit for lack of cause of action.
Anit Kumar v. Union of India & Another
The Delhi High Court dismissed the writ petition seeking direction to conduct an interview for retail petrol pump allotment under the SC category, holding that the advertisement was lawfully withdrawn due to non-availability of land and no vested rights arose.
DELHI JAL BOARD v. A.P.CONSTRUCTIONS
The Delhi High Court upheld the arbitral award granting additional design fees and partial overheads to the contractor, modifying only the interest rate from 20% to 12% per annum.